Maisie Moon (Maisie Moon Books)
In Guilt, the first book of the Nancy Flanagan Chronicles by Maisie Moon, we are introduced to Nancy Flanagan, a young Irish Catholic woman who migrates from post-war Ireland to England to train as a nurse. The narrative chronicles her inner turmoil as she struggles with the guilt surrounding her decision to leave her illegitimate child, Maeve, in Ireland. The story unfolds as Nancy navigates life in a new country post-World War II, encountering haunting memories, building friendships, and witnessing tragic moments as she diligently pursues her...
Ed DeJesus (Indies United Publishing House)
In The Vulnerable, Ed DeJesus crafts a suspense thriller that masterfully intertwines themes of domestic violence, societal scrutiny, and the acts of violence perpetrated by and against vulnerable individuals. The narrative centers around Dan DeCosta, whose seemingly ordinary life spirals into chaos when his estranged girlfriend, Robin O’Rourke, goes missing after a tumultuous night of events leading to a confrontation with police that lands him in the hospital with severe injuries. As Dan struggles with the fallout from his actions, including...
Philip Graubart (Koehler Books)
In Here There Is No Why, acclaimed Israeli author and Holocaust survivor Chaim Lerner’s tragic death in 1983 raises disturbing questions: Was it suicide or murder? In 2005, Judah Loeb, Lerner's former student, becomes a determined journalist on a quest for truth, accompanied by his teenage daughter, Hannah, and former roommate, Charlie, a Jerusalem detective. As they dig into Lerner’s enigmatic legacy, they uncover dark secrets within Israeli society, confronting personal betrayals and historical burdens. Philip Graubart masterfully weaves a na...
Darcy Flynn (Paper Moon Publishing (November 12, 2024))
Darcy Flynn's The Detective's Daughter delivers a captivating blend of romantic suspense and mystery, a perfect read for sleuth fans. The novel follows Lucy Carmichael, a young woman returning to her childhood home in Diamond Creek, Arkansas, to uncover the truth behind her detective father's unsolved murder twenty years prior. She is armed with an old video and meager sleuth skills. The Victorian house harbors secrets beyond her past. Her investigation is fueled by fragmented memories and a vintage videotape, leading her to examine key evidenc...
Ray Keating (Keating Reports LLC)
The priest had raised the ire of a few parishioners when he spoke out against the growing menace of Nazism. His forthrightness sealed his fate, and Nazi sympathizers are ready to murder him on Long Island brutally. Father Patrick O’Riley was aghast when he learned of his friend and fellow priest’s murder. O’Riley accepts an offer to serve in his friend’s stead as parish priest in Yaphank. O’Riley plans to learn more about the circumstances behind the assassination, and he enlists fellow members of his covert group, The Alliance of St. Michael,...
Brett Bockhorst (Independently published (November 17, 2020))
Brett Bockhorst’s The Wiros Chronicles: The Howling 20’s transports readers into a richly crafted world where the supernatural collides with the gritty truths of Prohibition-era America. Set against the backdrop of Boston in the 1920s, Bockhorst weaves together intricate detailing of historical context, social commentary, and supernatural lore, creating a narrative that engages and reflects its time. In the unforgiving underbelly of Prohibition Boston, the rival Wiros Dens clashes in a perpetual struggle for dominance – and survival...
Matthew Fults (Ten Hut Media (October 15, 2024))
Matthew Fults’ The Scotland Project delivers a gripping narrative grounded in the remnants of past tragedies and the spectrum of human desperation in the face of global terror. The story commences with Mathieu James, an investigative journalist and covert CIA operative haunted by his parents' deaths during the tragic 2005 London bombings, now entangled in a web of international intrigue that links distinct yet interconnected events spanning continents. The plot accelerates as James finds himself investigating a new lead about a potential connec...
D.V. Chernov (Heathen Press)
COMMISSAR: A Novel of Civil War Russia by D.V. Chernov delivers a taut thread of espionage, personal sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced during the turbulent Russian Civil War. Set against a backdrop of political chaos in 1918, the novel unfolds the dual narratives of Anna Sokolova, a passionate Cheka agent, and Boris Savinkov, a notorious figure pursuing contrarian ambitions in a volatile Russia—an acclaimed historical spy thriller inspired by actual events. After an assassin attempts to kill Soviet leader Lenin, agent Anna Sokolova is tas...
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A.D. Price (Amy Dunkleberger/Glore House Books)
The Birthday of Eternity, the second volume of A.D. Price's Comfort & Company series, explores the delicate interplay of life, death, and rebirth through the lens of its multifaceted characters. The narrative begins with Daivika, who introspectively recounts her life's tragic and transformative moments, starting with her grandmother's death. This event delivers a catalyst for her emotional and spiritual journey. In post-WWII L.A., private investigators Kit and Henry dive into the booming occult scene to find Lillian, the estranged wife of a...
J.L. Hancock (Braveship Books)
The Spear and the Sentinel by J.L. Hancock offers a pulsating narrative through military intrigue, personal trauma, and geopolitical manipulation. The novel unfolds with Major Igor Orlov investigating a mysterious and violent event on Kunashir Island, where soldiers' testimonies blur the lines between myth and reality. The interwoven plots of espionage and personal transformation are articulated through Hancock’s gripping prose and character-driven conflicts. As Voodoo's team embarks on a covert mission, tensions escalate with the introduction...
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